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Why Passion for Teaching Ignites Great Joy

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. — William Arthur Ward1Beyond the transfer of knowledge, a teacher's passion can…

Posted on April 16, 2024

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Why I Teach

When I heard that the College of Education had chosen “teacher appreciation” as the inaugural theme for the blog, Teaching in Purple, I immediately thought of the women’s suffrage movement in England...
Posted on May 15, 2015

The Joys of Teaching

As a student exploring all the possibilities and benefits of the teaching profession, I can tell you as a former teacher, coach, administrator and Department of Education Teacher Preparation Program...
Posted on May 07, 2015

Inspiration: 2015 Teacher of the Year

Education students at Grand Canyon University heard John David Bowman speak, the 2015 Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Education Association.
Posted on April 28, 2015

A Letter to Teachers Everywhere

Do you want to show a teacher in your life how much you care, but are struggling to find the words? Here is a sample letter to help you get started: Dear Teacher, Thank you for taking the time to get...
Posted on April 28, 2015

Education from a Parent’s Perspective

Whoever the teachers are in your life, let them know how important they are and what a difference they make.
Posted on April 27, 2015

Showing More Than Appreciation

This is a time of year in education where gratitude for teachers is something that is a ritual. For one week, the world says “thank you” to teachers—and then keeps on moving. Teaching is an unbalanced...
Posted on April 24, 2015

4 Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation

Here are a few creative ways both administrators and students can celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.
Posted on April 24, 2015

Teachers Appreciating Teachers

The focus of teacher appreciation tends to be on how students and parents can appreciate their teachers. While I agree that is very important, I would like to consider a different aspect of teacher...
Posted on April 23, 2015

Thanking Our Educators

Educators, whether we admit it or not, have the most influential impact on the next generation of learners and adults. An educator is also a mentor, mother, father, doctor and, at times, lawyer...
Posted on April 23, 2015
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